HMS Ambush (S120)
For other ships of the same name, see HMS Ambush.
HMS Ambush is an Astute-class nuclear fleet submarine of the Royal Navy, the second boat of her class, and is currently on sea trials. Ambush is the third vessel, and the second submarine to bear the name in Royal Naval service. She was ordered from GEC's Marconi Marine (nowBAE Systems Submarine Solutions) on 17 March 1997. She was laid down at Barrow-in-Furness on 22 October 2003,[5] officially named on 16 December 2010,[6] launched on 6 January 2011,[1] completed her initial dive test on 30 September 2011,[7] and departed Barrow for sea trials on 15 September 2012.[8]Ambush was commissioned in a ceremony at HM Naval Base Clyde on 1 March 2013.[9]
Design
Ambush's nuclear reactor will not need to be refuelled during the boat's 25 year service. Since the submarine can purify water and air, she will be able to circumnavigate the planet without resurfacing. The main limit is that the submarine will only be able to carry three months' supply of food for 98 officers and ratings.
The Astute class fleet submarines are designed as the most stealthy Royal Navysubmarines in history.
Ambush will carry a mix of 38 weapons in six 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes;
Ambush on sea trials, December 2012
- BGM-109 Tomahawk Block IV cruise missiles. Range of 1,350 nautical miles (2,500 km).[10]
- Spearfish torpedoes.
Affiliations
Ambush is affiliated to:
- the Bemrose School in the city ofDerby:
- The city of Derby[11]
- HMS Exploit and Birmingham University Royal Naval Unit -http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/The-Fleet/Ships/Patrol-and-Minehunters/P2000-Class/HMS-Exploit
- The Dolphin ward of Royal Derby Hospital[11]
- The Sea Cadet unit TS Kenya[11]
- Rolls-Royce Marine Division, Derby[11]
References
- ^ a b "BAE Systems Barrow submarine Ambush’s maiden voyage". NW Evening Mail. 7 January 2011. Retrieved 8 January 2011.
- ^ "Ambush rollout delay". NW Evening Mail. 16 December 2010. Retrieved 16 December 2010.
- ^ "Ambush takes shape". Ministry of Defence. 11 February 2008. Archived fromthe original on 2009-12-05.
- ^ "UK's most powerful submarine joins the Navy". MoD. 27 Aug 2010. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
- ^ BAE Systems Investor BriefOctober 2003
- ^ "Navy names new attack submarine". defencemanagement.com. Retrieved 2010-12-19.
- ^ "Underwater Tests Mark Ambush Milestone". Northwest Evening Mail. 5 October 2011. Retrieved 6 October 2011.
- ^ [1] Second Astute Class submarine ready to leave Barrow
- ^ "Submarine HMS Ambush commissioned into the Royal Navy". Ministry of Defence. March 04, 2013. Retrieved March 08, 2013.
- ^ Alien submarine breaks technical barriers BBC News. (7 May 2007).
- ^ a b c d "HMS Ambush - Affiliations". Royal Navy website (archived 1 October 2010). Retrieved 2010-11-22.
External links
- Royal Navy - Ambush
- Ambush Proudly Named At CeremonyBAE Systems
- Astute Class Navy Matters
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